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The HighScope
Preschool Curriculum
A comprehensive approach
that supports lifetime benefits
for families and children
A reliable and effective research-based
Child and
curriculum that meets
Program Adult-Child
State early learning standards
Assessment Interaction
The Head Start Child Development and Early
ACTIVE LEARNING Learning Framework
NAEYC developmentally appropriate practice
guidelines
Adults apply intentional teaching practices by
Planning developmentally appropriate activities
Supporting and extending childrens learning
Daily Learning Providing materials that reflect childrens
Routine Environment interests and home culture
Actively engaging children through direct
experiences in pursuit of shared learning goals
The HighScope Curriculum integrates social-
emotional learning content with other academic
areas and gives children daily opportunities to
practice skills such as emotional self-regulation
and problem-solving. Teachers further support
social development by helping children learn how
to resolve interpersonal conflicts.
A. Approaches to Learning
1. Initiative 3. Engagement 5. Use of resources
2. Planning 4. Problem solving 6. Reflection
E. Mathematics
31. Number words and 34. Shapes 38. Patterns
symbols 35. Spatial awareness 39. Data analysis
32. Counting 36. Measuring
33. Part-whole relationships 37. Unit
F. Creative Arts
40. Art 42. Movement 44. Appreciating the arts
41. Music 43. Pretend play
g. Science and technology
45. Observing 48. Predicting 51. Natural and physical world
46. Classifying 49. Drawing conclusions 52. Tools and technology
47. Experimenting 50. Communicating ideas
H. Social Studies
53. Diversity 55. Decision making 57. History
54. Community roles 56. Geography 58. Ecology
Preschool Curriculum
Overview
How We Teach
What We Teach
Research That Supports our Approach
Infant-Toddler Curriculum
Overview
How We Teach
What We Teach
Following is a list of HighScope Preschool Curriculum materials and HighScope online professional development
opportunities.
Catalog Notes/
HighScope Preschool Curriculum Materials Price Number Recommendations
50 Large-Group Activities for Active Learners
Large-group time brings children and adults together for companionship, information-sharing, and the
Fundamental
enjoyment of participating in a group. This book presents 50 engaging large-group activities that stimulate $25.95 P1316
Resource
childrens creativity, help them learn skills and concepts, introduce them to a wide range of new and thought-
provoking experiences.
Small-Group Times to Scaffold Early Learning
This book presents 52 small-group activities based on five curriculum content areas: language, literacy, Fundamental
$25.95 P1370
and communication, mathematics, science and technology, the creative arts (art and music), and physical Resource
development and health.
Small-Group Times for Active Learners DVD
In sequences from a variety of HighScope settings, this program illustrates sources of ideas for small-group Fundamental
$39.95 P1339
time, types of materials to use and how to organize them, and strategies teachers employ to support the Resource
individual ways in which children use materials throughout small-group time and in follow-up activities.
From Message to Meaning
This book describes the benefits of using a daily message board at greeting time, guides teachers through Fundamental
$19.95 P1355
the process of creating messages, and offers strategies for making the message board an engaging and Resource
interactive experience for children.
The Daily Routine DVD
Following a consistent yet flexible daily routine gives children the sense of security they need to make choices,
Fundamental
take risks, and become active learners. Drawing upon a variety of HighScope settings, this DVD shows how $39.95 P1341
Resource
adults observe children and support and extend their learning from greeting time through group times, the plan-
do-review sequence, transitions, and other parts of the daily routine.
Daily Routine Cards
The Daily Routine Cards are a set of 21 easy-to-read pictures with time-of-day names that identify the parts
$24.95 PC1001
of a typical preschool classroom day. Use of these cards allows children to easily read the Daily Routine Card
sequence and anticipate what happens next.
Tasty Talk: 40 Mealtime Conversations
You can make snack and mealtimes important learning times for preschool children! Tasty Talk: 40 Mealtime
Conversation Starters puts ideas for conversation and simple games at your fingertips so you can get children
$14.95 P1357
thinking, talking, reflecting, and sharing on a variety of subjects while enjoying a snack or meal. In addition
to helping boost childrens literacy and social skills, these ideas can help children engage with other key
curriculum content through playful talk with adults and other children.
*Highlighted items are recommended for purchase in addition to the curriculum and fundamental resources.
For more information on HighScopes Professional Development options, customized onsite training,
or certification, please call 800.587.5639.